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Lenovo Debuts Low-Cost Tablet and Skinny Laptops

The 7-inch A1 tablet will run Android 2.3 and sell for $199. Photo courtesy of Lenovo.

Lenovo announced their newest tablet, the IdeaPad A1, which will undercut the competition with a starting price of $200.

The A1 tablet will run Android version 2.3 (Gingerbread), feature both front and back-facing cameras, Wi-Fi connectivity and all of the typical tablet accoutrements. Unique to Lenovo, the tablet will feature offline GPS, which connects directly to a satellite feed rather than through the wireless network. Like Lenovo's other tablets, the A1 supports apps from both the Lenovo app market, and the Android store.

For those who miss the comfort of a keyboard and a Microsoft OS, Lenovo is also releasing its U Series of laptops, including the U300s which comes in an ultra-slim, MacBook Air-like profile. The IdeaPad U300s has a solid-state hard drive, and weighs in at .01 kg. less than the 13" Air. A keyboard-centered fan ensures cooling despite the frame's vent-less base.

Of course, if you favor computing brawn over slimness and portability, Lenovo's U300 and 400 models are also available.